California Gardening: I'm starting a San Diego thread!, 1 by lauriegayle

lauriegayle wrote:
One more shot of the gardens this morning. I'm happy to say my tiny harlequin butterfly bush is enjoying her first summer and attracting butterflies and bees with her great color and scent. The transplanted lavendar came back from the shock of the move with a spectacular show. I cut back the lobelia a few weeks ago and it's trying to come back. The oppressive heat is not really helping them return!
This is the view I have when I sit under the shade of my tree and enjoy my book in the afternoons. This is why I garden!